Backstreet Boys' Brian Littrell Diagnosed With Swine Flu

Us Magazine - October 5, 2009 9:02 PM PDT
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The Backstreet Boys' Brian Littrell has been diagnosed with swine flu, Usmagazine.com confirms.

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The other three members -- Nick Carter, Howie Dorough and AJ McLean -- have seen a doctor and are not showing any symptoms. As a preventative measure, the band's doctor has prescribed Tamiflu to the group and their touring party, who had just returned to the states from Tokyo.

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Due to Littrell's illness, the Backstreet Boys cancelled their scheduled Monday appearance at the Pinktober Hard Rock Cafe signing in New York City. They will also cancel their performance on CBS' Early Show Tuesday morning. (The rest of their schedule this week has not yet been determined.)

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"We were really looking forward to spending time with our closest fans and friends in NYC and take part of Pinktober, an unbelievable and important program" Littrell, 34, said in a statement to Us. "I hope we can come back soon and do everything we can to help."

The news comes one day before the release of their new album, This Is Us, which goes on sale Tuesday.

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  • musicfan2009
    I know a friend whom knows them, they are feeling fine. Even Kevin is on Tamaflu. It's a long story. I hope Brian and the group feels better, and starts taking better care of themsleves where some fans and I, have told them a couple places they need to as friends. Good luck to you, Brian. Feel better. Praying for you and BSB, here.
    report abuseposted October 8, 2009 10:44 AM PDT
  • panicatthekaitlyn
    aww poor baby, feel better soon.
    report abuseposted October 6, 2009 9:28 PM PDT
  • Hope you're feeling better B-rok!
    report abuseposted October 6, 2009 9:17 PM PDT
  • MandyM
    Aww, poor Brian. Getting sick sucks. Hope he has a speedy recovery. Love ya!
    report abuseposted October 6, 2009 4:21 PM PDT
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    report abuseposted October 6, 2009 2:54 PM PDT
  • Anna
    HEY BRIAN, TAKE CARE OF YOURSELF GET PLENTY OF REST,AND ALWAYS REMEMBER, THAT GOD WILL HEAL YOU AND SEE TO THAT YOU GET WELL FROM AN CARING FRIEND.
    report abuseposted October 6, 2009 2:22 PM PDT
  • PirateFan
    Get well soon, Brian! My parents and I had a mild case and it sucked! My one sister-in-law has had it and I'm glad she's doing ok. Get some good rest and take care of yourself! (I know he won't read this, but still wish him a speedy recovery!)
    report abuseposted October 6, 2009 5:22 AM PDT
  • PirateFan
    Get well soon, Brian! My parents and I had a mild case and it sucked! My one sister-in-law has had it and I'm glad she's doing ok. Get some good rest and take care of yourself! (I know he won't read this, but still wish him a speedy recovery!)
    report abuseposted October 6, 2009 5:22 AM PDT
  • Faye
    Get Well Soon.....Take your time with the healing process and not rush it. Drink a lot of fluids and take your medication as told to do so because you have fans who would like to have your autograph as well as maybe a picture with them,but right now think about getting well.
    report abuseposted October 6, 2009 4:56 AM PDT
  • Ariel
    hope u get better brian :)
    report abuseposted October 6, 2009 12:11 AM PDT
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